"The most common characteristic of all police states is intimidation by surveillance. Citizens know they are being watched and overheard. Their mail is being examined. Their homes can be invaded." ~ Vance Packard

A Surge at $57,077.60 a Minute

'It will cost American taxpayers US$57,077.60 per minute to keep President Barack Obama's additional 30,000 troops in Afghanistan for a year. This is a drop in the bucket when it comes to what may turn out to be a trillion-dollar war.' By Jo Comerford.